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Senate advances several bills to third-reading calendars, including SB29 on involuntary medication
Summary
The Utah Senate placed multiple bills on the third-reading calendar or advanced them, including SB5 (state highway designations), SB60 (Sunset Act amendments), SB16 (discretionary trusts for disabled beneficiaries), and SB29 (involuntary medication of committed persons); SB29 prompted the most extended floor explanation and rationale tied to a judicial ruling and an attorney-general task force.
The Utah State Senate advanced several bills during the floor session, placing them on third-reading calendars or otherwise advancing them for further action.
SB5 (state highway designations): Reported favorably out of the Transportation and Public Safety Committee, the sponsor said the Transportation Commission worked with cities and counties on changes and provided maps to the chamber. The sponsor stated the bill alters the state road system mileage (the floor transcript contains a garbled mileage figure as read on the floor). The Senate called the question and placed SB5 on the third‑reading calendar after a roll call.
SB60 (Sunset Act amendments): Described as a compilation of sunset dates and corrections compiled with committee input, SB60 had a…
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